(RAS) operations - GAC

Seismic Replenishment at Sea (RAS) operationsCourse outlineThis course teaches the best practice for safe handling of supportvessels carrying out replenishment at sea for seismic vessels. Overthe course of anything from one to five days – depending on theclient’s requirements – it focuses on practical simulator exercises,and can be tailored to also cover other important elements suchas risk assessment, communication, acceptable conditions, etc.Course descriptionThe training aims to instil best industry practice through a handsonapproach using the National Maritime College of Ireland’s(NMCI) Kongsberg 360° full-mission bridge simulator, one of thefew of its kind in the world. The course can also cover key areasof RAS operations, such as alongside operations, maintenancetowing, line astern refueling and emergency scenarios such asbreakdown towing. A variety of environmental conditions areused in simulations to give participants a realistic training scenario.The course is designed for Masters and Chief Officers of bothsupport and seismic vessels. The number of participants oneach course depends on its duration, in order to ensure thatall participants gain valuable hands-on experience, including adeeper understanding of:• safe maneuvering using ship’s engines and helm;• natural forces (wind, current, interaction) and their effecton the behavior of ships involved in RAS operations;• the importance of assessment and planning and the needfor alternative plans;• safe and effective operation management using bridgeresource management tools;• efficient bridge procedure management during RASoperations.Who should attend?This course is designed for Masters and Chief Officers of bothsupport and seismic vessels, and for company superintendents.The lecturerCourse developer and lecturerClive Hotham specialises inNavigation as a subject. Hehas been actively involved insimulation, both for the deliveryand the development of courses,at all levels for the past fouryears. Prior to working at NMCI,he was a lecturer at FleetwoodNautical Campus for three and ahalf years. With over 31 years ofexperience at sea, he has 15 yearsin command of a variety of vesseltypes.Clive holds an Unlimited II/2 Masters Certificate ofCompetency and has an MSc in Maritime Operations fromLiverpool John Moores University.The National Maritime College of IrelandOverlooking the city of Cork is the world’s most advancedmaritime academic facility – the $100 million NationalMaritime College of Ireland. Just a 45-minute hop fromLondon Heathrow Airport, the NMCI is perfectly locatedto meet the growing training needs of the global shippingcommunity.GTSS combines the NMCI’s state-of-the-art facilities(including a 17 bridge simulator suite and survival pool) withGAC’s global reach and 50 years of shipping experience.Courses can take place at the NMCI, online, at the client’sor any other location or any combination of these. Coursesare developed and delivered by some of the most respectednames in maritime training.GAC Training & Service Solutions LtdPowered by the National Maritime College of IrelandRingaskiddyCo. CorkIrelandTel: +353 (0)21 497 0609Email: nmci@gac.comwww.gac.com